Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?

Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Only Happy When It Rains". Key of Eb, 120 BPM.

What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?

Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

Only Happy When It Rains — Simple Sheet Music

"Only Happy When It Rains" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains. I’m on ly hap py when it’s (Eb)com pli cat ed. And though I know you can’t ap (Eb)pre ci ate it, I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains. You know I love it when the (Eb)news is bad and why it feels so good to (Eb)feel so sad. I’m on ly hap py when it (Bb)rains. (C)(1.,3.) your (G)mis er y down, pour your (Bb)mis er y down on (C)me. Pour your (G)mis er y down, pour your (Bb)mis er y down on (F)me. I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains. I feel the good when things are (Eb)go in’ wrong. I on ly lis ten to to (Eb)sad, sad songs. I’m on ly hap py when it (Bb)rains. (C)(2.) your (G)mis er y down, pour your (Bb)mis er y down on (C)me. Pour your (G)mis er y down, pour your (Bb)mis er y down on (F)me. I’m on ly hap py when it I on ly smile in the (Gm)dark. My on ly com fort is the (Eb)night gone black. I did n’t ac ci den tal ly (Eb)tell you that I’m on ly hap py when it (C)me. Pour your (G)mis er y down, pour your (Bb)mis er y down on (C)me. Pour your (G)mis er y down. (Ab)You can keep me com pa ny as (Bb)long as you don’t care I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains. You’ll wan na hear a bout my (Eb)new ob ses sion. I’m rid ing high up on a (Eb)deep de pres sion. I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains. Pour some mis er y down on me. I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains. Pour some mis er y down on me. I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Eb
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Garbage

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How to Play "Only Happy When It Rains" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.